Part-Time Emergency Department Paramedic - Hughes Spalding

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Paramedic for transport duties within a premier pediatric hospital. You will deliver high-quality patient care under supervision, maintain essential licenses, and support a safe patient environment in an interdisciplinary team.

Required education includes a high school diploma; credentials include Georgia Paramedic license (EMT-P), BLS, ACLS, and PALS. EMT-A preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Competencies defined by department must be completed within six months of employment.
• Pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment with 80% or higher within 30 days of employment.
• Complete Advanced Medic Pathway within 1 year of hire.
• Adhere to physical fitness requirements for rotor wing or fixed wing transport.
• Demonstrate five rights of medication administration within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competencies with age-specific guidelines from Neonate to Adult.
• Perform as team leader and assist in delivering patient care under licensure and protocols.
• Prioritize and deliver dependable, effective care in varied patient situations.
• Demonstrates five rights of medication administration and documents interventions.
• Manage time effectively and respond to evolving clinical needs.
• Evaluate patient responses and adjust care plans as directed by MD orders.
• Support orientation of new staff and participate in shift change reports.

Skills

Vital signs assessment

Medication administration

IV placement

I-Stat/Novastat

Team leadership

Transport equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalen

Job description

Work Shift

Evening

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

10:00 AM

Shift End Time

10:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Functions as member of interdisciplinary team, including organizing and providing quality patient care services. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. For paramedics working inside the hospital, care is delivered under the supervision of a licensed professional.

Experience

• Must be in compliance with state continuing education requirements as outlined by Georgia Code 3, 31-11-58.1 and DHR regulations for paramedics
• 1 years of experience in patient care

Preferred Qualifications

• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-A)

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

• Georgia Paramedic license (EMT-P)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment or at time of offer if working in the Emergency Department
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of employment
• Eligibility to operate Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta vehicles as described in Policy 5-12 Drivers’ Policy for Children’s Owned Vehicles (transport paramedics)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Competencies as defined by department must be completed within six months of employment
• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment
• Must complete Advanced Medic Pathway within 1 year of hire
• Adheres to physical fitness requirements for rotor wing or fixed wing providers if participating in air transport (transport paramedics)
• Responding to trauma patients
• Proficient in vital signs and general assessments
• IV placement
• I-Stat/Novastat point of care
• Demonstrates five rights of medication administration within scope of practice
• Evaluates patient response to interventions and adjust plan of care per MD orders

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, ALL = all age.
• Demonstrates comprehensive assessment skills within scope of assigned responsibilities.
• May perform as team leader and assist in delivery of patient care using age and developmentally appropriate interventions according to individual licensure, departmental protocols, and standards of care.
• Prioritizes and delivers dependable, effective patient care consistently in a variety of patient situations.
• Demonstrates five rights of medication administration within scope of practice.
• Manages time effectively.
• Evaluates patient response to interventions and adjusts plan of care.
• Completes competencies and maintains educational development.
• Achieves 75% attendance at staff meetings.
• Demonstrates ability to access and follow policies.
• Participates in shift change report.
• Supports and assists in orientation of new staff members.
• Remains active member of unit or system-based Shared Leadership council or task force.
• Maintains and appropriately uses transport equipment, including daily checks and emergency equipment.
• Uses material resources effectively.
• Participates in customer service initiatives.
• Supports shared decision-making model.
• Promotes achievement of departmental and organizational goals.
• Supports quality improvement process for department.
• Recognizes existence of evidence-based practice trends and research.
• Knows pathway within organization to funnel practice changes.
• Understands and complies with Accreditation Standards.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

35 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE

Job Family

Transport